[URL="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/7165611/new-england-patriots-ras-dowling-ir-kevin-faulk-brandon-deaderick-activated&service=bit.ly&source=espn"][IMG]http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/7165611/new-england-patriots-ras-dowling-ir-kevin-faulk-brandon-deaderick-activated[/IMG][/URL]The New England Patriots on Saturday announced that Ras-I Dowling (hip) has been placed on injured reserve, while running back Kevin Faulk and defensive lineman Brandon Deaderick have been activated to the 53-man roster.